The 370Z Weight Reduction Thread

RCZ · 01-18-2011, 11:35 AM

I think I'll take the plunge maybe next week and let everyone know how it goes.

Anyone got other mods to reduce weight?

Endgame · 01-18-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

^ya this is something I don't want to have to do, I want a more reliable battery than that

I agree.... not yet at least!!!

NYBladeZ · 01-18-2011, 03:21 PM

After my experience with the Braille battery I'll sum it up like this....if your car is a daily driver and you live in areas where the temperature will drop below 40 degrees regularly, don't get it. If you're like me and the Z is not a daily driver, get it.

travisjb · 01-23-2011, 09:26 AM

FYI -

Removed ebrake and related handle, cables and assemblies for savings of 8-9 pounds

There are brackets supporting the front fascia that are over-built, removed about 5 pounds of brackets

Was previously using aftermarket dual oil coolers and now going down to one but adding shrouding to increase effectiveness - will be net weight savings of 5 pounds

Will be replacing headlights with covers for any day time events for net weight savings of 10 pounds

Have another 80-100 pounds we are targeting and will report back here later

Skeeterbop · 01-23-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

FYI -

Removed ebrake and related handle, cables and assemblies for savings of 8-9 pounds

There are brackets supporting the front fascia that are over-built, removed about 5 pounds of brackets

Was previously using aftermarket dual oil coolers and now going down to one but adding shrouding to increase effectiveness - will be net weight savings of 5 pounds

Will be replacing headlights with covers for any day time events for net weight savings of 10 pounds

Have another 80-100 pounds we are targeting and will report back here later

Do you have an accurate idea of what your car currently weighs? I would be interested to hear.

travisjb · 01-23-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

Do you have an accurate idea of what your car currently weighs? I would be interested to hear.

I'll post corner weights next couple weeks... previously at 3,250 with driver and safety gear and full tank of gas... Long-term goal is 3,100 with same... seems crazy, but we're taking it one pound at a time at this point

SPOHN · 01-23-2011, 12:26 PM

I just saved one pound with lug nuts.

I belived I saved about 6 to 8 pounds on my wheels also.

RCZ · 01-23-2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

FYI -

Removed ebrake and related handle, cables and assemblies for savings of 8-9 pounds

There are brackets supporting the front fascia that are over-built, removed about 5 pounds of brackets

Was previously using aftermarket dual oil coolers and now going down to one but adding shrouding to increase effectiveness - will be net weight savings of 5 pounds

Will be replacing headlights with covers for any day time events for net weight savings of 10 pounds

Have another 80-100 pounds we are targeting and will report back here later

Thanks for those travis. I will check those out! Did you find that running two coolers was not that much more effective than one with a shroud or are you just doing it for weight savings?

Great suggestions!

travisjb · 01-23-2011, 03:11 PM

two coolers = -15F versus one cooler... my belief is that I will gain back those 15F by adding the shroud... with two coolers I was able to run in AZ summer heat, goals is to do that with one

RCZ · 01-31-2011, 01:39 PM

Which cooler are you using? What are the dimensions of the core and the lines?

Also please let us know how the shroud turned out and post lots of pictures man.

theDreamer · 01-31-2011, 01:42 PM

RCZ, you order that battery yet?

RCZ · 01-31-2011, 01:53 PM

Nope, not yet.

NewYorkJon34 · 01-31-2011, 02:18 PM

RCZ, you put that lip on yet? lol

RCZ · 01-31-2011, 05:37 PM

nope haha, I promise I'll get it done this weekned...

kkruel55 · 02-08-2011, 06:02 PM

Anything on brake kits? Rotors/calipers etc...

01-18-2011, 03:21 PM	#438 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	After my experience with the Braille battery I'll sum it up like this....if your car is a daily driver and you live in areas where the temperature will drop below 40 degrees regularly, don't get it. If you're like me and the Z is not a daily driver, get it. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

01-23-2011, 09:26 AM	#439 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	FYI - Removed ebrake and related handle, cables and assemblies for savings of 8-9 pounds There are brackets supporting the front fascia that are over-built, removed about 5 pounds of brackets Was previously using aftermarket dual oil coolers and now going down to one but adding shrouding to increase effectiveness - will be net weight savings of 5 pounds Will be replacing headlights with covers for any day time events for net weight savings of 10 pounds Have another 80-100 pounds we are targeting and will report back here later __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-23-2011, 12:26 PM	#442 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	I just saved one pound with lug nuts. I belived I saved about 6 to 8 pounds on my wheels also. __________________

01-23-2011, 03:11 PM	#444 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	two coolers = -15F versus one cooler... my belief is that I will gain back those 15F by adding the shroud... with two coolers I was able to run in AZ summer heat, goals is to do that with one __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

01-31-2011, 01:42 PM	#446 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	RCZ, you order that battery yet? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-18-2011, 11:35 AM	#436 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	I think I'll take the plunge maybe next week and let everyone know how it goes. Anyone got other mods to reduce weight?

01-31-2011, 01:39 PM	#445 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Which cooler are you using? What are the dimensions of the core and the lines? Also please let us know how the shroud turned out and post lots of pictures man.

01-31-2011, 01:53 PM	#447 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	Nope, not yet.

01-31-2011, 02:18 PM	#448 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1066	RCZ, you put that lip on yet? lol

01-31-2011, 05:37 PM	#449 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1120	nope haha, I promise I'll get it done this weekned...

02-08-2011, 06:02 PM	#450 (permalink)
kkruel55 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 206 Drives: '10 370Z Black M6 Rep Power: 17	Anything on brake kits? Rotors/calipers etc... __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Coupe 6 speed-- Powerhouse Amuse//AP Racing//Volk Racing//Stillen//Tein//SPC//Hotchkis//INGS+1//MRWorks//Fast Intentions

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